Read the full press statement below:
NIGERIAN ARMY PRESS RELEASE
10 February 2017
TWO SOLDIERS DEMOTED AND IMPRISONED WITH HARD LABOUR FOR MALTREATING PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED MAN
Sequel to the video clip of two soldiers maltreating a physically challenged man on the streets of Onitsha, Anambra State, last Tuesday, in line with our zero tolerance of infringement of human rights by troops, those involved; Corporal Bature Samuel and Corporal Abdulazeez Usman of 82 Provost Company, have been arrested, summarily tried based on 2 count charges and found guilty.
Consequently, both have been sentenced to reduction in rank; from Corporal to Private Soldiers and 21 days Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL) respectively, which includes forfeiture of 21 days pay to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
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The Nigerian Army has also reached out to the victim of their unjustifiable assault, Mr. Chijoke Uraku (alias CJ), as widely reported by the media.
We wish to reiterate our avowed determination to ensure that troops conduct themselves in the most orderly and professional manner at all times. Any act of indiscipline would not be tolerated.
You are please requested to disseminate this information to the public through your medium.
Thank you for your kind cooperation.
Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman
Director Army Public Relations
10 February 2017
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Kudos to the Nigerian Army for taking such a positive action that will serve as a deterrent to other soldiers. I am proud of our Armed forces and hope they will continu to be the people's Army. Thanks.
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DeleteA very good one. Kudos tp tje Nigerian Army, if only they will continue this way,the masses will not be suffering in the hands of the wicked soldiers. once more i say thanks to the Nigerian Army for taking such unbiased steps to making sure that those inhuman soldiers are brought to book. At least that should serve as a lesson and warning to others.
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